Comments on: Pygmy or Dwarf Goat?

By: Sammie

Sammie — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 01:26:29 +0000

oh no no no the total area of the HOUSE is 8×8 they have outside the house lots of space!

By: Christine

Christine — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 00:08:40 +0000

Sammie, that’s easy. You can buy a “bander” & bands for about $10 total. You can pick one up online here. Your little buck will appear uncomfortable for about a day but it’s relatively painless & totally bloodless. Do it at about 2 to 3 months of age but remember it takes at least 10 days before he’s actually sterile and about 30 days for his little sack to fall off. Remember to vaccinate first for Tetanus or CD&T.

As far as space, my goats have access to about 8 acres but they’re always in the same 30 x 30 area… if the total space they have is 8 x 8, that’s a little on the small side. However, if they have plenty of places to jump up on and move you should be fine. You’ll probably have to worm more often as they’re bound to be picking up more parasites in a smaller confinement. I wouldn’t put the breeding buck in that small an area – even if there’s only one breedable mate, he’ll make everyone else nervous!

Good luck & stay in touch!

Christine

By: Sammie

Sammie — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 23:18:00 +0000

oh ok i was wondering HOW you neuter the bucks because if i breed current doe and her baby is a buck I wanted to neuter him, but if it was a doe just let her be. I do not keep a buck but i know someone whom has a lovely buck that I can use as a stud he is the father to my two youngsters born this april and they are unrelated to my two older ones. To have this make sense I have 2tricolored a girl and boy they are related and last years kids, and then my two new boys are related and this years kids. and a 8x8ft area with 2 platforms for sleeping on inside as well is a big enough space to add the one more? I read somewhere that a 8×8 was big enough for 5 full sized goats but I trust you over wikipedia after reading your stuff =D

By: Christine

Christine — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 22:45:06 +0000

Hi Sammie! Well, I have 3 Pygmys, 2 Boer/Nubian mixes, 1 Saanen, a couple of wethers & they all live happily together! Of course when you bring in a new “guy/gal” expect some head butting. That’s quite normal. Everyone has to understand their position on the totem pole. I’ve seen where the resident “boss” slips down a notch when someone new is brought in. They always figure it out. No one can actually get hurt but it’s something they have to sort out on their own. Even if you think the littlest one is getting a bum deal, don’t worry – it will work out. Just make sure no one is hogging all the food at feed time!

As for your last question, I’m not sure what you’re asking… I neuter my bucks myself between 2 & 3 months of age. Does have to be spayed by a vet but if you don’t keep a buck, you need not worry about spaying your doe. Please rephrase your question & I’ll give it my best shot!

Christine
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By: Sammie

Sammie — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 22:37:20 +0000

I have a question about housing Goats Together.. I currently have 4 Nigerian Pygmies. 3boy (neutered) one doe whom is the little leader. and I found someone whom has a Nubian doe kid that needs a home.. but is it ok to house her with my pygmies being a regular size goat? also being a different breed does that matter? our house they have is 8×8 ft with a large fenced in area that is going to be expanded either this fall or next spring and they are let out and allowed to wander around the yard and eat all my pitiful attempts of gardening. I have been scouring the internet and for some unknown awful reason I can not find the answer to this lol. And you seem to know you stuff! Also how does on do the neutering themselves? I was contemplating getting a stud for my doe sometime and I am a very do it myself type person.. Thank you in advance for any and all advice!!

By: Deborah Couch

Deborah Couch — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:41:02 +0000

We have a 3 yr old pymgy nanny not her first delivery She has now been in distress for over 24 hrs does not seem to be progressing with delivery. Giving her water and she is a healthy goat and has delivered twins before and a single.. Can you help me help her??

By: Christine

Christine — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 21:32:10 +0000

Sure, as long as you give me credit for it!

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By: Christine

Christine — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:50:51 +0000

Brandi, I’m glad you enjoy my website! Have you seen this page where I list all the possible signs to look for? There’s also a video there of Brownie kidding. If she’s a friendly doe, just keep her company and talk to her in a soothing voice. If she’s still timid then just watch and talk to her from a distance. If she’s scared of you, it’s just added anxiety for her. However, as soon as the kids are born, handle, handle, handle! Good luck & have fun – try not to worry!

By: Brandi

Brandi — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:37:49 +0000

Hello, I just want to say first off I LOVE YOUR WEBSITE. I have a pygmy goat that we have grown to love over the short time we have had her. We got her about 2 weeks ago at a stockyard and she is expecting. She is pacing and heavy breathing and I am just concerned about her giving birth. I am also excited and just a nervous mom. If you have any advice it would be appericated. Thank you so much.